Dynamite Entertainment has sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in June 2009. Take the jump for the full list, including the brand new Buck Rogers series, and check out the Jungle Girl Statue.
The future begins now! Join us as we present pop culture’s first hero — Buck Rogers! The first man out of time… the first man to be taken from his present and thrown into the future… the inspiration for countless heroes, and it all begins here!
From the thrilling adventure presented in Dynamite’s introductory issue #0 last month, the creative team of writer Scott Beatty, artist Carlos Rafael and 50/50 cover artists Alex Ross and John Cassaday (Cassaday serves as the regular cover artist for the series) present this all-new issue #1! In the tradition of modern stories for iconic legendary heroes, Buck Rogers is the next BIG hit series from Dynamite! Join us for an all-new presentation of this classic sci-fi hero as the future truly begins now! Hey, we could tell you more, but that would ruin the surprise of the comic adventure!
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THE BOYS #31
Garth Ennis (W) Carlos Ezquerra (A)
Cover: Darick Robertson
32 pages
It had to happen sooner or later: the supes get mad enough to go after the Boys. One of the world’s most powerful superteams decides to hit our heroes, all guns blazing, and the Female is the first to fall into their lethal trap. Meanwhile, Hughie is still plagued with doubt, and Annie finds herself on the receiving end of the worst new look ever- in THE SELF-PRESERVATION SOCIETY, part one. And this special four issue story arc is drawn by legendary artist and Judge Dredd co-creator – Carlos Ezquerra!
THE BOYS: HEROGASM #2 (of 6)
Garth Ennis (W) John McCrea (A)
Cover: Darick Robertson
32 pages
The first-ever Boys spin-off mini-series features the pairing of Ennis with Hitman artist John McCrea and covers by Boys artist and co-creator Darick Robertson!
Things heat up at the super-retreat, as new heights of hedonism are scaled and Jack From Jupiter introduces A-Train to the depravity of “Forbidden”. The Homelander, meanwhile, is indulging in a little peccadillo of his own- one that will have far-reaching consequences for the world’s superhuman community. Hughie finds himself talking dirty, Payback get an offer they can’t refuse- and the Boys put their own plan into operation…
GARTH ENNIS’ BATTLEFIELDS: THE TANKIES #3 (of 3)
Garth Ennis (W) Carlos Ezquerra(A)
Cover: John Cassaday
32 pages
A narrow escape brings the Tankies a brief respite, but it’s out of the
frying pan and into the fire as they run into their arch-nemesis: Germany’s deadly Tiger tank. Can David overcome this particular Goliath? Can the British forces fight their way out of the slaughterhouse Normandy has become? And who will kill the big-mouthed Robbo first- the enemy, or Stiles, his own commander? The last Battlefields story comes to it s deadly conclusion, in part three of THE TANKIES.
SHERLOCK HOLMES #2 (of 5)
Leah Moore, John Reppion (W) Aaron Campbell (A)
Cover: John Cassaday
32 pages
Continuing their new exploration of literary icons, Dynamite Entertainment presents the ultimate mystery as they unveil Sherlock Holmes!
Written by Leah Moore and John Reppion with reverence and a modern edge, artist Aaron Campbell completes the Victorian mood under the striking and iconic John Cassaday covers.
Issue #2 finds Holmes in jail, fighting for his very life as “The Trial of Sherlock Holmes†continues!
RED SONJA #47
Brian Reed (W) Walter Geovanni (A)
Covers: Mel Rubi, Adriano Batista,
Fabiano Neves
32 pages
Brian Reed and Walter Geovanni continue to march towards the momentous event that will be Red Sonja #50! As she quests for the mystery that is the Blood Dynasty, events are in motion that will change the world of Red Sonja FOREVER!
SUPER ZOMBIES #4 (of 5)
Marc Guggenheim, Vince Gonzales (W)
Mel Rubi (A)
Covers: Mel Rubi, Fabiano Neves
32 pages
From DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT, writers Marc (Spider-Man) Guggenheim and Vince Gonzales, and artist Mel (Red Sonja) Rubi comes SUPER Zombies #1 – THE Comic Book Entertainment event of 2009! Featuring covers by Rubi, and Dynamite exclusive artist Fabiano Neves, SUPER Zombies #1 is poised to be the biggest book of 2009… any beyond!
JUNGLE GIRL #4 FRANK CHO LIMITED “RISQUE†COVER
Doug Murray, Frank Cho (W)
Adriano Batista (A)
Cover: Frank Cho
32 pages
We CAN’T show this cover in it’s entirety, but for those who like Frank Cho’s “Cheesecakeâ€, here’s the most you can get! This variant of Jungle Girl Season 2 #4 can’t be shown in solicits, and will be delivered bagged and boarded to your local comics retailer!
ARMY OF DARKNESS #23
Mike Raicht (W) Scott Cohn (A)
Cover: Scott Cohn
32 pages
The biggest and best horror comic on the stands is heading towards another issue #25! What surprises does the creative team and Dynamite have in mind for Ash and company along the way? Find out in this issue from writer Mike Raicht and artist Scott Cohn!
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE FINAL FIVE #4 ( of 4)
Seamus Fahey, David Reed (W)
Nigel Raynor (A)
Cover: Mel Rubi, Nigel Raynor
40 pages
THE FINAL FIVE is overseen By Seamus Kevin (ORIGINS) Fahey and David Reed and features the back story of the Cylons, man and their current struggle against one another! Joining the writers is Galactica veteran Nigel Raynor, who also provide one of the two incredible covers! And to top it all off, Red Sonja/SUPER-Zombies artist Mel Rubi is also providing an incredible cover! It all concludes here!
COLLECTIONS:
THE ÂDEATH-DEFYING ‘DEVIL VOL. 1 TRADE PAPERBACK
Alex Ross, Joe Casey (W) Edgar Salazar (A)
Cover: Alex Ross
136 pages
Spinning out of the events from Project SUPERPOWERS Chapter One and bridging the gap before the debut of Project SUPERPOWERS Chapter Two, the mysterious ‘Devil is put on the case to track down the terrorist organization known as “The Claw”. Traveling with the equally mysterious Justine, The ‘Devil is also shadowed by a new hero that very well may hold the answers to the ‘Devil’s strange existence, and new clues to the nature of the Urn which imprisoned all of our heroes!
Featuring the complete four issue series, a cover gallery featuring the art of Ross, Salazar, John Cassaday, John Romita Sr., and George Tuska!
GARTH ENNIS’ BATTLEFIELDS VOL. 2: DEAR BILLY TRADE PAPERBACK
Garth Ennis (W) Peter Snejbjerg (A)
Cover: John Cassaday
80 pages
1942: In the tropical splendor of the South China sea, as the Second World War spreads across the far east, a young woman finds herself in paradise… and then in hell. Nurse Carrie Sutton is caught up in the Japanese invasion of Singapore, suffering horrors beyond her wildest nightmares- and survives. Now she attempts to start her life anew, buoyed up by a growing friendship with a wounded pilot- only for fate to deliver up the last thing she ever expected. Carrie at last has a chance for revenge… but should she take it? In the midst of a world torn apart by war, you can fight and you can win- but you still might not get the things you truly want.
Featuring the entire three issue series, a complete cover gallery, and a look at the layouts and pencil art of Peter Snejbjerg!
ZORRO VOL. 1 YEAR ONE: TRAIL OF THE FOX TRADE PAPERBACK
Matt Wagner (W) Francesco Francavilla (A)
Mass Market Cover: Mike Mayhew, PX Cover: Matt Wagner
208 pages
The Year One Origin of Zorro by Matt Wagner and Francesco Francavilla is NOW collected in a MASSIVE TPB volume! Inspired by all of the best Zorro has been (as well as the best-selling novel by Isabel Allende), Matt Wagner has crafted an exciting tale of adventure, revenge and intrigue, all incredibly illustrated by Francavilla!
This softcover collection reprints issues 1-8 of the series along with a complete cover gallery featuring Matt Wagner, John Cassaday, Mike Mayhew and Ryan Sook!
STATUES / RESIN:
JUNGLE GIRL STATUE (Based on the art of Frank Cho!)
The Jungle Girl Statue is one of Dynamite’s most ambitious projects! Based on the cover art to the premiere issue of Dynamite’s series, Frank Cho himself has meticulously art directed the piece, and he hasn’t let any detail escape his artistic eye. Here, Jana the Jungle Girl is presented in 3-D for the first-time ever as Cho’s pure vision – and what a vision! Over a year in development with time and meticulous attention paid to the crafting of the sculpt and color detail – as well as the base and figure – including individual blades of grass, purple and orange geckos in the trees and the multi-colored macaw, and beauty of Jana herself – including her beautiful blue eyes! Statues of comparable quality can retail for as much as $300, but the initial offering this month is just $189.99!
Sculpted from Cho’s art by Tom and Joy Snyder, Jungle Girl stands 7 inches tall, 8 1/2 inches wide and 6 inches deep!
